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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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